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EarthAIfrica is a newsletter about how we understand the world around us.

I write about technology, data, AI, infrastructure, startups, and the systems that help people make decisions about the physical world.

Many of the essays begin with Africa’s growing investments in Earth observation and geospatial technology, but often lead to broader questions.

Why do some technologies create lasting industries while others struggle to find a market? What makes information valuable? How do intelligent systems learn about the real world? And what does it take to build durable innovation in Africa?

This newsletter is an attempt to think through those questions in public.

Whether you’re a researcher, founder, policymaker, investor, or simply curious about how technology shapes the world, you’re welcome here.

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